Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 082800 - Catalog 2024/2025
Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu
Wendy Samuel, FAME-AMT Coordinator, 386-506-4139, Wendy.Samuel@daytonastate.edu
Tammy Fritz , Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The program prepares students for employment in manufacturing and automation industries. This certificate is a part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program. The program prepares students for entering the manufacturing career cluster.
Description:
This certificate prepares students for Engineering Technology support positions dealing with operating and troubleshooting automation systems used in today’s manufacturing sector. Students learn and apply the principles of robotics and logic controls used in current manufacturing systems. This certificate is only available through the FAME program (with employer sponsorship).
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Demonstrate a fundamental understanding, operation, and maintenance of industrial automation systems.
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Troubleshoot industrial automation system.
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Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.
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Create and operate human machine interfaces to control automated systems.
Financial Aid
The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.
Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
| Tuition and Fees*: |
$1,228.56 |
| Access Fee: |
$13.92 ($1.16 per credit) |
| Assessment Fee: |
$34 |
| Lab Fees: |
$75 - $117 |
| Textbook Estimate: |
Consult college bookstore for approximate costs of textbooks. |
| Other costs: |
A scientific calculator, computer repair tool kit (approx. $20), and soldering kit (approx. $20). |
*In-state tuition only; out-of-state tuition will be higher.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Students must have been enrolled in the Engineering Technology, A.S. program and be a participant in the FAME cohort.
Additional Completion Requirements
- Some courses in this program have pre-requisite requirements. Students must have met or completed the course prerequisite requirements to be awarded the certificate. The prerequisite courses are part of the Associate of Science (AS) Engineering Technology program that should be completed for the embedded certificate
- Program specific and prerequistie courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
Careers
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org. For additional career information, please see: https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3029.00.
Program Length: The typical length of this program is 2 semesters (30 weeks) for a full-time student. The Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) placement rates for this program are unavailable.
Note: It’s never too early to prepare for your career! Login to your Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board and create your personal account to submit your resume for review and search for jobs, and practice your interview skills with Big Interview. For questions, please email Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
Program Specific Courses
| ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3 |
| ETS2540C | Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation | 3 |
| ETS2542C | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| ETI2947 | Cooperative Education Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1 | 1 |
| ETI2949 | Cooperative Education Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3 | 1 |
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3 |
| ETS2540C | Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation | 3 |
| ETI2947 | Cooperative Education Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 1 | 1 |
2nd Semester
| ETS2542C | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
| ETI2949 | Cooperative Education Experience in Advanced Manufacturing Technology 3 | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 12